This chocolate orange bread and butter pudding is a delicious twist on an old-fashioned British favourite. Perfect for the whole family, this typically fruit-based pud will please the chocoholics amongst us. The pudding can be assembled a day ahead and stored in the fridge until ready to bake. Bake as per the instructions below, adding an extra 10 minutes to the baking time from chilled. Serves: 8 Make in: 1 hour Ingredients Butter (for greasing) 75g chocolate chips 6 Becketts’ Bakery chocolate chip brioche rolls 8 tsp fine cut orange marmalade 2 tbsp caster sugar 2 eggs 3 egg yolks...

This classic toad in the hole recipe is perfect for enjoying when there’s a chill in the air. Warming and delicious, it makes the ultimate comfort food dinner. You can even keep any leftovers for lunch the following day. For an extra tasty meal, serve with homemade garlic cabbage. Ready in: 3 hours Serves: 4 Ingredients For the batter 175g plain flour 3 eggs 300ml milk 2 tbsp olive oil 8 Becketts’ Bakery pork sausages Salt and black pepper to season For the onion gravy 1 tbsp olive oil 2 onions, peeled and finely chopped ½ tsp English mustard 500ml stock, made...

This spiced marmalade and fruit loaf is simple to make and is deliciously moreish. The lightly spiced notes are wonderfully warming, making it the perfect seasonal bake. The cake keeps well too and can be frozen. You can vary the marmalade that you use. Why not try removing the spice and choosing the marmalade with whisky from Mrs Darlington’s! Ingredients 250ml of water 225g sultanas 50g butter 300g self-raising flour 200g soft brown sugar Pinch of salt 1tsp mixed spice 2tbsp of Mrs Darlington’s Orange & Ginger Marmalade 2 large eggs, beaten Method 1. Pre-heat the oven to 180C. 2....

This recipe uses the perfect blend of herbs, spices, treacle and sugar to create a sweet and smoky pulled beef to serve in a range of ways. It’s delicious piled into fluffy baked potatoes, perfect with rice and a dollop of sour cream, or great in Brioche rolls from the Becketts Farm Bakery with some fresh coleslaw! The ultimate comfort food for bonfire season and chilly November evenings. Cooks in: 7 hrs Serves: 8 Ingredients 3 tbsp vegetable oil 2-2½kg piece rolled beef brisket 2 red onions, diced 1 tbsp smoked paprika 1 tbsp English mustard powder 2 tsp ground...

This gooey toffee apple cake is full of warming autumnal flavours. With a sweet apple sauce at its base and a moreish toffee sponge, just one piece of this toffee and apple pudding won’t be enough. Serve with homemade custard for a truly delicious pudding. Ready in: 1 hour 30 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients 150g unsalted butter 120g caster sugar 2-3 Bramley apples, peeled, cored and chunked 1 smaller Bramley apple, peeled and sliced 2 eggs 150g self-raising flour Pinch of salt ¼ tsp ground cinnamon 2 tsp milk 400ml Pershore Press apple juice 25g cornflour 60g dark brown sugar For the...

Creamy, cheesy and layered with smoked bacon, this dauphinoise potato recipe takes the classic dish to the next level. It makes a great side dish to accompany a Sunday roast and will certainly impress all the guests. Use Worcestershire Gold Cheddar for the ultimate cheese flavour. Ready in: 1 hour 45 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients 500ml semi-skimmed milk 300ml double cream 2 garlic cloves 1 tbsp vegetable oil 200g smoked bacon 6 large potatoes 150g Worcestershire Gold Cheddar Butter, to grease the dish Method Heat the oven to 180C and grease a shallow baking dish with butter. Peel and thinly slice the...

Use just a handful of ingredients to create these fuss-free honey mustard chicken thighs. Sweet honey and tangy mustard make a delicious glaze for chicken. These tender chicken thighs make a tasty midweek dinner, especially when served mashed potato and seasonal vegetables. Pick up some fresh chicken thighs from our Butchery counter, open 7 days a week. Ready in: 1 hour Serves: 4 Ingredients 8 bone-in chicken thighs 85g honey 60g wholegrain mustard 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tbsp olive oil 1.5 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped 1.5 tsp fresh thyme, finely chopped Salt and pepper, to season Method Preheat the oven...

It’s British Food Fortnight and we’re celebrating with some delicious British-inspired recipes. Cauliflower cheese is a British classic, and adding it’s flavours to a homemade quiche makes for a delicious dinner. Pick up some Croome Cuisine Worcestershire Sauce and Shallot Cheese to add a extra dimension to the savoury flavour of this dish. Serve alongside potatoes and a crisp side salad. Serves: 6 Ready in: 50 minutes Ingredients For the pastry: 250g plain flour 125g chilled butter 1-3 tbsp water Pinch of salt For the filling: 1 small cauliflower, broken into small florets 3 large eggs 280ml double cream 175g...

British Food Fortnight is taking place between 20th September and 6th October 2024. To celebrate great British food and fresh, seasonal produce, we are showcasing some classic British dishes. This steak and ale pie is a comfort food classic. Use prime stewing steak and a top-quality ale to create a rich and tender pie filling and top with puff pastry. Serve with mashed potatoes, chips or boiled potatoes and some broccoli for a mouth-watering dinner. Don’t forget to pick up a bottle of locally produced ale from our Farm Shop. We love using Worcestershire based Woodcote Brewing Company’s Oatmeal Stout....

British Food Fortnight is taking place between 20th September and 6th October 2024. To celebrate great British food and fresh, seasonal produce, we are showcasing some classic British dishes. Tangy Bramley apples pair wonderfully with sweet blackberries in this apple and blackberry crumble. Cooked with a hint of cinnamon, this crumble is perfect for enjoying in the Autumn months. Enjoy with cream or a spoonful of clotted cream ice cream. We love the Bennetts Farm ice cream produced in Worcestershire, which you’ll find in our Farm Shop. Ready in: 45 minutes Serves: 6-8 Ingredients 750g Bramley apples 300g blackberries 50g caster sugar...

These sweetcorn ribs basted in garlic butter make a different sort of starter or side dish and are surprisingly moreish. Keep those summer flavours coming just a little longer and cook them on the BBQ or in the oven alongside your favourite grilled meats or even Mexican dishes like fajitas or chilli con carne. Serve them with a flavoured mayonnaise from our Farm Shop to dip. We like them dunked into Chilli and Lime mayonnaise from Charlie & Ivy’s. Serves: 2-4 Make in: 30 mins Ingredients 2 whole corn-on-the-cob 1 tablespoon melted butter ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika ¼ teaspoon garlic...

With back-to-school week upon us, make these delicious hidden vegetable sausage rolls to pop in your little ones’ packed lunches. These child friendly sausage rolls are filled with hidden veggies, which is perfect for those fussy eaters. This easy-to-follow recipe means you can even get your little ones involved with the cooking too! Ingredient of the Week: Becketts’ Butchery Pork Sausages Made using prime cuts of meat, Becketts’ Butchery pork sausages are a bestseller. Did you know? Our traditional Butchers counter is open 7 days a week! Ready in: 45 minutes Makes: 8 Ingredients 1 tsp oil 1 medium courgette, grated 1 large...